Olympus 1s vs Pentax K200D

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 1s vs Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 1s (1/1.7") and K200D (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 1s was brought out 6 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1s scores against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1s offers external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1s vs the K200D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and K200D is 79 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and K200D.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1s featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus 1s will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher 1s should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.